Munksjö launches Gerstar Mo, a barrier paper

24 February 2017

Munksjö, a world-leading manufacturer of advanced papers products, launches Gerstar Mo, a specialty paper developed for packaging applications to protect food from potential contamination by mineral oils. This barrier paper will enable converters and brand owners to develop sustainable packaging made of renewable materials offering maximum consumer food safety.

Made from virgin fibres and suitable for direct food contact, Gerstar[TM] Mo provides primary packaging with an excellent mineral oil (MOSH-MOAH) barrier.

It also prevents cross contamination coming from secondary packaging. Gerstar[TM] Mo is available in 50 g/m[2] and over. Printable in helio and flexo, this barrier paper delivers top quality printing results and perfectly supports any brand messages. Suitable for lamination, extrusion/coating, varnishing and hot & cold seal, Gerstar[TM] Mo is recommended for bags, sachets, pouches and wrappers. Its primary use is for dry food flexible packaging such as biscuits, crisp bread or dehydrated foods. Gerstar[TM] Mo is a one-side coated paper manufactured at the Munksjö Stenay site in France.

The site in Stenay has approximately 220 employees and is part of the Graphics and Packaging Business Area. This production site manufactures one-side coated papers for food and non-food flexible packaging, wet-glue or self-adhesive labels, metallizing, release liners and other industrial applications.

Munksjö is a world-leading manufacturer of advanced paper products developed with intelligent paper technology.

 

Source: lesprom.com